EP18 | AWNING RAIL Installation onto Transit Custom Self Build Camper Conversion 

Hey Adam 👍 yeah good call. The screws I got were Zinc Coated Carbon Steel so hope they will be OK corrosion wise… They will prob corrode slowly than me 😂 Thanks for the kind comments and checking out the videos too 👍

Yeah thanks good idea 👍

Hey James - this was the adhesive I used - amzn.to/3JYCdh4 It’s has been Ok and not any issues. I think any adhesive, sealant, filler type stuff should be OK ✅ so maybe other brands too. The screws I can’t recall exactly 😀 but there were self tapping screws for metal. Picked them up at B&Q 👍

I am not sure to be honest! As the side of the van roof there I think might be curved? So this solution might not be best. I have seen other types designed for the side when there is also a pop top so something designed for the job might be better I think 👍

Hi David 👍 it seems to be a really solid fix and also used adhesive too. It’s just into the metal work no wood. We only have a wild earth awning so pretty light weight, and in heavy wind we would have take it down anyway 😂

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Hi - thanks for checking out the video and the comment! I haven’t had any issues with mine - not sure about that new type to be honest - sounds good though! Let me know how you get on and hope it’s all good for you 👍

Will do. I intend to video the process as you did on my new RU-vid channel.

Nice one 👍 post me a link over when it’s done and I’ll take a look 👍

Heya Angela 👋 Nice to hear from you! I can’t remember to be honest but think it was 2/3mm for pilot hole… one thing to watch is near the front I hit what looked be the a pillar reinforced that couldn’t drill into very deep… good luck with it - sure it will be awesome 👍 Have you managed to get away in the van? It’s almost 12 months now since I started my conversion 😲 going away again in June still really happy with the van 👍

@@TransitCustomCamper we’ve been away quite a bit and most weekends when we can, loving the freedom of just getting g up and heading off! Bought a drive away awning last year and had been using the throw over straps but now want to fit the rail to make it more secure 👍👍

@@angelarobins135 ah cool 😎 let me know what awning you go for - that’s on our purchase list 👍 Happy travels 😃

@@TransitCustomCamper we got a Vango Faros II driveway awning it’s a perfect size for the transit, not too big, it was tested well last year when we went to Skye and it was gale force winds!!! No damage to it at all 😀

Awning rail fitted!! With very little stress lol, did have the same issue with drilling and couldn’t get it to drill right through at front of van, 2 holes later! Ended up having to fill with sicoflex sealant but all good and can’t wait to try it out next weekend! I’ll send pics when awning is attached 😀 thanks again as always for such informative videos, certainly helped me fit my rail 👍👍

Hey Mark - ah yeah sorry I didn’t get round to filling that yet 😃 Hopefully some more videos coming soon as we got another awning on the way too 👍

Ah ok I have just received my rails and wil be fitting them soon just was intreaged as to how and easy it is to dri e away and re attach the awning on return 😀

@@markatkinson23 - we did try it on the drive and the awning just slides into the c channel no problem 👍 might be a 2 person job to get it all set up though 😃

Starting to fit my rail and trying to drill through the roof and it seems impossible?

@@markatkinson23 - Where are you having the issue on the roof? Is it near the front a pillar?

désolé, mon français n'est pas très bon ! merci d'avoir regardé et le commentaire.

Ha cheers Rob 👍 also I know you also first on the last one! But I had to re-upload due to an audio issue!! Appreciate you jumping on the videos… I will give you a shout out on my next video 👍 thanks again for the support 😀

@@TransitCustomCamper cheers. Can I ask, how has the build affected the vans performance?

@@Rob-vn3sp - to be honest Rob not noticed any difference at all really… I did expect it maybe to feel a bit more sluggish with weight but it’s fine.. I think MPG may have dropped a little but not so you would notice really. Only thing is the odd squeak and rattle… I am trying to track them all down though 😃 It’s a daily driver for either me or my wife too so works well as a “big car” too 👍 only one issue we had was not being able to get into a multi storey car park recently 😂

@@TransitCustomCamper thanks for the update. Really leaning towards a Transit. Just concerned about horsepower to weight ratio, but doesn't sound like an issue.